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Rabies Vaccine (2026)

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 15:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Dec 2025 at 16:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 15:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

25 Jun 2025 at 11:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, operating under the Crown as the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has completed a procurement process for the central supply of Rabies Vaccine through a competitive flexible procedure. This process follows the legal framework established by the UK's legislation. The procurement, classified under the goods category with specific emphasis on vaccines, initiated with a comprehensive market engagement followed by an open competition. This contract was awarded to Bavarian Nordic UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, with a start date of 2nd February 2026 and runs until 1st February 2028, with possible extensions up to 2030. The procurement process took place in London, UK, with vital stages documented up to the award finalised in January 2026.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses involved in vaccine production and supply, providing a significant growth avenue for those capable of meeting stringent product specifications, delivery schedules, and licensing requirements. Companies that are well-suited to these demands can leverage this opportunity to secure a foothold in the public health supply sector. The procurement's focus on central supply aligns with strategic and operational needs, presenting potential for scalable contribution to national health infrastructure and heightened market visibility for selected suppliers. Businesses adept in navigating competitive flexible procedures and demonstrating high-quality standards stand to gain considerably from participating in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rabies Vaccine (2026)

Notice Description

The provision of a central supply of Rabies Vaccine

Planning Information

Following a comprehensive market assessment, the UK Health Security Agency conducted two market engagement sessions with suppliers to evaluate their capability to meet the clinical and technical requirements for the Rabies vaccine. These sessions primarily focused on product specification, shelf life, licensing requirements, and gaining insights into both the current and anticipated future market landscape.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055338
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004936-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33651600 - Vaccines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2026-01-14

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency
Additional Buyers

UK Health Security Agency

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bavarian Nordic UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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